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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052,656, 1,578,997.44 and 304,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052,656, 1,578,997.44 and 304,702.72 is: 457,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052,656 : 1,578,997.44 = 304,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052,656/1,578,997.44 = 304,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052,656x = 1,578,997.44 × 304,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052,656x = 481,124,814,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,124,814,841.04/1,052,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,057.97

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